Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Seattle - Vancouver(121 miles)

Guests joining the tour in Seattle should meet the tour guide at 12:00pm at Baggage Claim Belt #1. They will then embark on a complimentary mini-excursion of the city, visiting Pioneer Square and the Space Needle before traveling to Vancouver. Guests joining the tour in Vancouver should meet the tour guide at the luggage carousel #3 for domestic arrivals and in the arrival lobby by the aboriginal sculpture for internationals. Then they will transfer to the hotel before embarking on a tour of the city that visits Chinatown, Stanley Park and Gastown.

Seattle, WAThis city in the top-left corner of the United States is a major seaport as well as a cultural center. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, grab some great coffee, or learn history, Seattle has something to offer.

Pioneer SquarePioneer Square in southwest Seattle, Washington is both the name of a neighborhood and the name of its central square. The Pioneer Square-Skid Road Historic District is listed on the United States' National Register of Historic Places.

Space NeedleThis icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.

Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 9:00am - 10:00pm, SEASONAL TIME APPLY.

Vancouver, BCThis city in British Columbia is the most populated metro area in western Canada. This historic city grew from an 1867 settlement called "Gastown." Visitors can take a boat ride to nearby Victoria on Vancouver Island.

ChinatownThe Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast, is the largest Chinatown in Canada. It is also a National Historic Site, and its many historical locations, shops, and eateries make it a popular destination for tourists.

Stanley ParkOne of Vancouver's main tourist attractions and beloved by visitors and locals alike, this massive park on the western coast of Canada is not to be missed. Stanley Park was the first park in Vancouver, and remains the largest.

GastownNamed for seaman "Gassy" Jack Deighton, this historic district in Vancouver has a colorful history that culminates in its function today as a hub for technology and popular shopping and dining locale for tourists and locals alike.

Day 2 Vancouver - Okanagan - Vernon - Revelstoke(318 miles)

Today we will travel from Vancouver to Revelstoke, BC, making stops along the way at Vernon, BC to visit the Planet Bee Honey Farm and Okanagan, BC to see Okanagan Lake. We will spend the night in Revelstoke, BC.

Okanagan, BC

Okanagan LakeThis large and deep lake in the Okanagan Valley region of Canada's British Columbia is a popular recreation spot that offers a variety of activities in addition to gorgeous scenery. It has a surface area of 351 square kilometers.

Vernon, BC

Planet Bee Honey FarmThe Planet Bee Honey Farm and Honeymoon Meadery is an interactive apiary in British Columbia that seeks to teach visitors about the amazing honey bee. Guided tours offer an inside look at honey hives and the honey-making process.

Today, we will visit Glacier National Park, then pass by Yoho National Park and Banff National Park. You can take the cable car at your own expenses to the top of mountains overlooking lake Victoria and lake Louise.Then we will arrive in Alberta to visit Banff. We will spend the night in Banff.

Glacier National Park, BCA portion of the Columbia Mountains Natural Region, in the interior wet belt of British Columbia. The steep, rugged mountains, warm, moist climate and wide variety of plant and animal life are typical of this natural region.

Rogers PassRogers Pass in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada takes the Trans-Canada Highway through the Selkirk Mountains. This natural mountain passageway was discovered in 1882, and has since been christened a National Historic Site of Canada.

Yoho National Park, ABThese are the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Towering rockwalls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks earn the park its name.

Banff National Park, ABCanada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

Lake LouiseLake Louise is a glacial lake in Alberta, Canada's Banff National Park. The lake is known for its vibrant blue-green coloration, which comes from rock flour carried into the lake by the water of the nearby melting glaciers.

Today, we will pass by Bow Lake and proceed to the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, where we will ride on the specially designed Ice Explorer onto the surface of the stunning Athabasca Glacier, followed by a walk on the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform 918 feet above spectacular glacier-formed valleys and rushing waterfalls. Afterward, We will spend the night in Revelstoke.

Banff National Park, ABCanada's oldest national park-- and one of the first national parks in the world-- is home to an icy but gorgeous landscape.

Columbia IcefieldThe Columbia Icefield in the northern part of Banff National Park covers an area of about 200 square miles in the Canadian Rockies. The Icefield feeds eight major glaciers in the area, including Athabasca Glacier and Dome Glacier.

Bow FallsThe Bow Falls are a 30-foot-high, 100-foot wide waterfall just outside the city of Banff. The falls are popular with tourists because they are just a short walk from the town and can be reached on foot from most hotels.

Jasper National Park, ABOffering visitors a more laid-back mountain experience - with equal options for adventure, discovery and relaxation. The park includes the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and mountains.

Athabasca GlacierThe Athabasca Glacier is the most-visited glacier in North America. It is one of the eight major glaciers of the Columbia Icefield. The Icefield Interpretive Centre is next to the glacier, and is where visitors can arrange tours.

Glacier SkywalkVisitors to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park are treated to something new for 2014-- the Glacier Skywalk. Modeled after the Grand Canyon Skywalk, this horseshoe-shaped bridge lets guests walk out over the cliffside glacier.

Day 5 Revelstoke - Salmon Arm - Kamloops - Vancouver(354 miles)

On our way back to Vancouver, we will visit the Last Spike Monument and then head to the Sunmore Ginseng Factory and a VQA Winery in Kamloops, BC.

Salmon Arm, BC

Eagle Pass/Last SpikeThe outpost of Craigellachie is a tourist stop in the Eagle Pass, which allows the Canadian Pacific Railway to pass through the Monashee Mountains. This was the location in which the "Last Spike" of the railway was placed.

Kamloops, BC

Sunmore Ginseng FactoryThe Sunmore Ginseng Factory and Spa in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada is the only ginseng manufacturer in North America and was founded in 1991 by Chinese doctor Zhang Shunmei. Visitors can enjoy the relaxing ginseng spa.

Day 6 Vancouver - Seattle(142 miles)

Visitors will be transferred to the Vancouver airport for flights home. Alternatively, guests may choose to be bussed back to Seattle for an extra fee. Please see "Departure and Return Details" for more information.

Departure & Return

Airport Pickup: Free transfer from the Vancouver airport is available from 8:00am to 9:00pm. Paid Airport (YVR) Pickup: 8:00am - 11:00pm, no need to wait other guests. First two persons charged $120 in total; every one more person charged additional $12 per person. Pier Pickup Vancouver In Guests Only: $17 one way per person, wait in front of Pan Pacific Hotel at 09:00. Those arriving in Seattle will have to pay a transportation fee. Your tour escort will be holding a sign with your name.

For those who will join the tour in Vancouver: Domestic arrivals should meet at the number 3 luggage carousel, and international arrivals in the arrival lobby (Aboriginal sculpture).

For those who will join the tour in Seattle: Please meet the tour guide at 12:00pm at luggage carousel number 1 or 1:00pm at the Ticket Office of Seattle Space Needle.

Airport Dropoff: Guests will be dropped off at the Vancouver airport free of charge. between 6:00am - 11:00pm. Deluxe hotel providing 24-hour free hotel shuttle to YVR. You may also opt to be driven back to the Seattle airport at 7:00am for a transportation fee. Those departing from Seattle should schedule their flights to depart after 3:30pm.

All meals and drinks during the trip; restaurants will be chosen by your tour guide.

A mandatory service fees for tour guide/bus driver (CAD $9/passenger/day

Parking Information

Additional Notes

Passport Required: Some nationalities may need multiple entry visas
to the USA as well as a Canadian visa. United States alien residents require a valid alien resident card. Passengers are responsible for their own entry requirements.

Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.

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may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A
change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation,
and normal cancellation fees will apply.

Cancellations and Cancellation Fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our
travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by
canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or
fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is
received and confirmed by our office. Notice of
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Cancellation penalties per person as follows:(Notification day and departure day are not counted)

31 days or more before departure - $50/per person handling fee will be charged.

21 - 30 days before departure - 50% of total purchase amount

8 - 20 days before of departure - 75% of total purchase amount

0 - 7 days before of departure - 100% of total purchase amount

Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire
payment.

Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries
and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen
circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the
right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak
periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order
in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

Tour Cancellation:
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in
accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its
control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the
tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the
amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the
same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any
cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements
including air tickets purchased separately from customers.

We are not responsible for any
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Customer reviews(1)

Posted by: Britta on 2012-09-05

Day 1 was just sight seeing in Vancouver and return to the hotel in the afternoon
Day 6 is not really anything you get dropped at your hotel at the end of day 5 and have to make arrangements to get to airport yourself so really this is a 5 day tour
Having said that it was a good tour and all the sights were nice I was the only Caucasian so Daniel (tour guide ) spoke 95% of the time in Chinese